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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Walter Popatak

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Eleanor Popatak

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

OVER 3 FULL YEARS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. GUADALCANAL, BOUGAINVILLE, GUAM. DID 'MOP-UP' DUTY ON SEVERAL OTHER SMALL ISLANDS IN THE PACIFIC. WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN TASK FORCE TO SET FOOT ON THE JAPANESE HOMELAND. ENTERED YOKOSUKA NAVAL AIR BASE 8/30/45. SECURED AREAS FOR SAFE ARRIVAL OF THOSE COMING TO SIGN PEACE TREATY. LEFT JAPAN 9/19/45 RETURNED TO GUAM BEFORE RETURNING HOME 12/31/45.